Cervix dilation

Cervix dilation is the opening of the cervix, the neck of the uterus, during childbirth. Body changes during the labor process to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. Although it is exciting to hold the baby, many women may be nervous and worry about the labor pain and delivery near the due date. Knowing these changes may help them to stay calm.

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Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 7, 2023. It has since been updated. Jenny Recotta is a labor and delivery nurse turned potter...

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Cervical dilation happens as a pregnant person gets closer to their labor and delivery. The cervix dilates in order to unblock your baby's path from your uterus to the birth canal, and finally to your arms. The cervix needs to dilate from...

This image does a good job of showing and explaining some of the stages of labor, namly dilation. When doctors talk about this stage they not only use the word dilation but also effacement. In order to be ready to deliver a woman must be fully dilated and completely effaced. Effacement just means that the walls of the cervix are completely thinned out.

How dilated? Cervix dilation the cervix opens to accommodate the passage of baby

As you near the end of your pregnancy, you may start to hear the words dilation and effacement from your provider. Still a little confused about what’s what? I’ll break it down for ya.